Books with author Shirley Marais

Amy has enough to deal with for one lifetime: a superstitious Chinese mother, a best friend whose mood changes as dramatically as her hair colour and a reputation at high school for being weird. The last thing she needs is to be haunted by Logan, a ghost from the 80s. He could be dangerous. He might also be Amy’s dream boy. Preloved is an engaging young adult novel by Australian author Shirley Marr. This paranormal romance about a sassy teenage girl stuck between the past and the present deals with issues of self-esteem and independence. For more YA fiction, read Shirley’s murder mystery Fury. To learn more about these books, visit www.shirleymarr.net “Preloved is full of warmth, humour and retro supernatural. Will appeal to girls who love Twilight … and especially to those who don’t.” The West Australian “This book is full of humour, warmth and a genuine understanding of the difficulties faced in our modern, multicultural society. 4/5 stars.” Bookseller+Publisher “An enjoyable, amusing and, on many occasions, very moving, read.” Viewpoint “Funny, touching, and convincingly set in a contemporary Australian city … many readers will identify with the issues raised in an original way in this enjoyable read.” Reading Time magazine “Preloved is a witty, likeable ride through a good thirty years’ worth of pop culture and karmic retribution, and beneath its glittery, hairsprayed veneer is a thoughtful discussion of the ways in which we’re connected to others in our lives, and how widely our actions extend — both in our present context and across time.” Read in a Single Setting

Spoilt and selfish sixteen-year-old Eliza Boans has everything. A big house. A great education. A bright future. So why is she sitting in a police station confessing to murder? Fury is the gripping debut young adult novel by Australian author Shirley Marr. This psychological thriller is a black comedy – think Veronica Mars meets Gossip Girl – perfect for fans of Justine Larbalestier and Libba Bray. For more YA fiction by Shirley, read her ghost story Preloved. To learn more about these books, visit www.shirleymarr.net “If you love Gossip Girl, you’ll fall hard and fast for this addictive thriller. 4 out of 5.” Girlfriend Magazine “Darkly funny, Fury captures a very teenage blend of angst, innocence and adolescent wisdom.” The West Australian “A real page turner, absorbing and powerful … Highly recommended.” Reading Time magazine “Fury brings to mind a wind, slowly gathering intensity until it is a maelstrom … Shirley Marr takes the reader inside the world of wealth and privilege and shows that not all is shiny.” Aussie Reviews